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Posted : Tuesday, November 21, 2023 03:11 PM
Description & Details:
NDSU Extension and the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABEN) Department are seeking a highly motivated individual for a 12-month, tenure track faculty position with responsibilities for extension (90%) and applied research (10%) in water engineering and management.
This position is funded by NDSU Extension and is housed in the NDSU ABEN Department in Fargo.
The successful applicant will utilize traditional and emerging communication platforms and techniques to develop a nationally recognized Extension and applied research program and deliver programs to producers and stakeholders in North Dakota and the upper Great Plains.
The successful applicant will collaborate with researchers, Extension personnel, producers, commodity groups, agencies, industrial partners, and others as appropriate.
Travel is expected.
Responsibilities include the development of and leadership for statewide educational programs in water-related topics such as the following: Drainage including surface and subsurface systems (design, selection, maintenance, and operation for farm fields and farmsteads, etc.
) Water supply including wells, pumps, rural and private water systems, and surface water development (construction, maintenance, water quality, equipment, treatment, pressure tanks, etc.
) Irrigation equipment (selection, maintenance, operation, design, energy requirements, etc.
); water management (irrigation scheduling, chemigation, water uniformity, etc.
); and development (water quality, suitable soils, economics, equipment selection, etc.
) Septic and wastewater systems (design, equipment, construction, maintenance, management, etc.
) Water quality (drinking, drainage, irrigation, animal consumption, etc.
) Advertised Salary: The position offers a competitive salary which is commensurate with experience.
The university offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a retirement plan and full coverage for family health insurance.
More information on the benefits package can be found at: https://www.
ndsu.
edu/hr/benefits/.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.
D.
in agricultural engineering or a related field with at least one degree in an engineering discipline.
Ability to work effectively with university faculty and staff, producers, commodity groups, and other stakeholders.
Ability to develop an effective Extension program in water-related topics.
Ability to develop an applied research program in water-related topics.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Availability and willingness to travel across the region on a regular basis.
Valid U.
S.
driver’s license or equivalent.
· Preferred Qualifications: Previous Extension experience including needs identification and program development, delivery, and evaluation.
Previous experience creating outreach educational resources such as Extension publications and other appropriate products.
Demonstrated success in working effectively with university faculty, Extension personnel, growers, landowners and managers, industry professionals, government entities, media, and the public.
Demonstrated grant writing experience and record of successfully securing funding for Extension and/or research activities.
Experience conducting and publishing research in peer-reviewed publications on water-related topics.
Experience working with water supply and quality.
Experience working with drainage, irrigation, septic and wastewater systems.
Applicant Materials Required: The application should include the following: Letter of application showing how all minimum qualifications are met, and highlighting preferred qualifications that are met Detailed curriculum vitae Names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three references For further inquiries about this position, please e-mail Dr.
Dean Steele, Search Committee Chair, at Dean.
Steele@ndsu.
edu.
Screening will begin 8/17/23 Benefits: NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire.
Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay.
Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us: North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university.
We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border.
Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle.
The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.
D.
C.
C.
§ 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement: North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement: NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university.
We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another.
NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation.
Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran’s Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.
hr@ndsu.
edu.
This position is funded by NDSU Extension and is housed in the NDSU ABEN Department in Fargo.
The successful applicant will utilize traditional and emerging communication platforms and techniques to develop a nationally recognized Extension and applied research program and deliver programs to producers and stakeholders in North Dakota and the upper Great Plains.
The successful applicant will collaborate with researchers, Extension personnel, producers, commodity groups, agencies, industrial partners, and others as appropriate.
Travel is expected.
Responsibilities include the development of and leadership for statewide educational programs in water-related topics such as the following: Drainage including surface and subsurface systems (design, selection, maintenance, and operation for farm fields and farmsteads, etc.
) Water supply including wells, pumps, rural and private water systems, and surface water development (construction, maintenance, water quality, equipment, treatment, pressure tanks, etc.
) Irrigation equipment (selection, maintenance, operation, design, energy requirements, etc.
); water management (irrigation scheduling, chemigation, water uniformity, etc.
); and development (water quality, suitable soils, economics, equipment selection, etc.
) Septic and wastewater systems (design, equipment, construction, maintenance, management, etc.
) Water quality (drinking, drainage, irrigation, animal consumption, etc.
) Advertised Salary: The position offers a competitive salary which is commensurate with experience.
The university offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a retirement plan and full coverage for family health insurance.
More information on the benefits package can be found at: https://www.
ndsu.
edu/hr/benefits/.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.
D.
in agricultural engineering or a related field with at least one degree in an engineering discipline.
Ability to work effectively with university faculty and staff, producers, commodity groups, and other stakeholders.
Ability to develop an effective Extension program in water-related topics.
Ability to develop an applied research program in water-related topics.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Availability and willingness to travel across the region on a regular basis.
Valid U.
S.
driver’s license or equivalent.
· Preferred Qualifications: Previous Extension experience including needs identification and program development, delivery, and evaluation.
Previous experience creating outreach educational resources such as Extension publications and other appropriate products.
Demonstrated success in working effectively with university faculty, Extension personnel, growers, landowners and managers, industry professionals, government entities, media, and the public.
Demonstrated grant writing experience and record of successfully securing funding for Extension and/or research activities.
Experience conducting and publishing research in peer-reviewed publications on water-related topics.
Experience working with water supply and quality.
Experience working with drainage, irrigation, septic and wastewater systems.
Applicant Materials Required: The application should include the following: Letter of application showing how all minimum qualifications are met, and highlighting preferred qualifications that are met Detailed curriculum vitae Names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three references For further inquiries about this position, please e-mail Dr.
Dean Steele, Search Committee Chair, at Dean.
Steele@ndsu.
edu.
Screening will begin 8/17/23 Benefits: NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire.
Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay.
Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us: North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university.
We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border.
Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle.
The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.
D.
C.
C.
§ 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement: North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement: NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university.
We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another.
NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation.
Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran’s Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.
hr@ndsu.
edu.
• Phone : (701) 231-8961
• Location : Fargo, ND
• Post ID: 9001940368
